Hey everyone! Once again, I am delving into unknown territory and looking into the wonderful world of Steiff and other mohair stuffed animals through the 20th Century! The first question that came to my mind, because sometimes I am [...]

CRANSTON, R.I. –  An online summer antiques and fine art estate auction conducted by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers on August 19 saw 400 lots cross the block. Read the Article Here

I will admit, the majority of the collectibles articles I write for this column primarily focus on the rare, expensive, and if a toy factory sealed. While items in the best of the best condition always bring the most [...]

One of the things I think about when I harken back to the American Revolution, the Federal period, or the Civil War is the sound of fifes and drums. When I hear them today it helps bring me back [...]

Hey everyone! This week we’re talking home décor, so let’s discuss Mid Century Modern furniture! Clean lines, geometric designs, curvy futuristic looks, and plastic tables have never looked so cool. Midcentury furniture has a distinctive look that works in [...]

When most people think of “antique toy robots”, they typically think of Robby the Robot, B-9 from Lost in Space, and things made of tin with a key wind or battery operation. Toys of the 1950’s through early 1970’s. [...]

I normally talk about cool early items in my blog, but the other day one of the most amazing artifacts with just as amazing a story came along. Chief Petty Officer Thomas J. Evans, United States Coast Guard, [...]

CRANSTON, R.I. – Original paintings by Ram Kumar and Jean Charlot will headline an online-only Summer Antiques & Fine Art estate auction slated for August 19 at Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, beginning promptly at 6 pm Eastern time. Read the [...]